Upcoming Events and Classes

Arts & Craft Studio at 2 E. Liberty Ave. Carlisle PA

At Happy Go Creative Studio we offer creative classes for adults, children, and families!

Engaging in handcrafts reduces stress & anxiety, stimulates creativity, and builds concentration.

Come get creative with us!

Find information on parking here.

ADULT Design A Dollhouse Camp
Jun
11
to Aug 20

ADULT Design A Dollhouse Camp

Adult Design Your Own Dollhouse Camp

Unleash the interior designer within at our ADULT Design Your Dollhouse Camp! We will start with plain wooden dollhouses and transform them each week by sprucing up the floors, walls, and roofs and making items for the inside. 

Participants will be provided with a wooden dollhouse (likely IKEA’s Flisat dollhouse, assuming there are no supply chain issues, or something similar if so). 

We will meet every other Wednesday evening in June, July, and August from 6pm-8pm to work on our dollhouses. You do not need to attend every session, but we’d love to see you as much as possible! 

HGC Studio will provide paint, tools, and materials for flooring and roofing, etc. Participants are welcome to bring their own interior furniture items, or make them with items in our studio. 

We will meet on Wednesdays, 6-8 pm: 

  • June 11 & 25

  • July 9 & 23

  • August 6 & 20

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Art Cafe: A Choose Your Project Art Date
Jun
20

Art Cafe: A Choose Your Project Art Date

Join us for a creative art date!

Bring a friend, a partner, your family, or come on your own and get creative with us at our “choose your project” Art Cafe! We have many projects to choose from!

Here’s how it works:

  1. Reserve your time.

  2. When you get here, order your project off our project menu.

  3. Enjoy 90 minutes in the studio creating!

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Design Your Own Dollhouse Camp (June 23-27, 2025)
Jun
23
to Jun 27

Design Your Own Dollhouse Camp (June 23-27, 2025)

Unleash the interior designer within at our Design Your Dollhouse Camp! We will start with plain wooden dollhouses and transform them each day by sprucing up the floors, walls, and roofs and making items for the inside.

This camp has a $40 material fee for the dollhouse.

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Art Cafe: A Choose Your Project Art Date
Jun
27

Art Cafe: A Choose Your Project Art Date

Join us for a creative art date!

Bring a friend, a partner, your family, or come on your own and get creative with us at our “choose your project” Art Cafe! We have many projects to choose from!

Here’s how it works:

  1. Reserve your time.

  2. When you get here, order your project off our project menu.

  3. Enjoy 90 minutes in the studio creating!

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Beautiful Birds Watercolor Workshop With Owlfeathers Watercolor
Jun
30

Beautiful Birds Watercolor Workshop With Owlfeathers Watercolor

This beginner-friendly watercolor workshop will give you the opportunity to paint beautiful birds! The class will begin with a lesson on the basics of watercolor, followed by instruction on techniques needed paint your feathered friends. Traceable outlines of birds will be provided so that you can focus on the painting, not drawing.

  • Open to all ages able to follow instructions.

  • Beginner Friendly.

  • All Supplies Included.

  • Positive and Encouraging

  • BYOB + Snacks

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Paint Your Houseplants Watercolor Workshop with Owlfeathers Watercolor
Jun
30

Paint Your Houseplants Watercolor Workshop with Owlfeathers Watercolor

This beginner-friendly watercolor workshop will give you the opportunity to paint happy houseplants! The class will begin with a lesson on the basics of watercolor, followed by instruction on techniques needed paint your vase, planter, and plants. Traceable outlines of plants, planters, and vases will be provided so that you can focus on the painting, not drawing.

  • Open to all ages able to follow instructions.

  • Beginner Friendly.

  • All Supplies Included.

  • Positive and Encouraging

  • BYOB + Snacks

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Beach Scene Watercolor Workshop With Owlfeathers Watercolor
Jul
7

Beach Scene Watercolor Workshop With Owlfeathers Watercolor

This beginner-friendly watercolor workshop will give you the opportunity to paint a relaxing beach scene! The class will begin with a lesson on the basics of watercolor, followed by instruction on techniques needed paint your ideal beach vacation. The workshop will be a mix of small group and individualized instruction.

  • Open to all ages able to follow instructions.

  • Beginner Friendly.

  • All Supplies Included.

  • Positive and Encouraging

  • BYOB + Snacks

  • Paper Size 9x12

  • Frames available for purchase at event

Questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out owlfeatherswatercolor@gmail.com | 717-494-2084

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Paint Your Pet Watercolor Workshop With Owlfeathers Watercolor
Jul
7

Paint Your Pet Watercolor Workshop With Owlfeathers Watercolor

Come join Hannah from Owlfeathers Watercolor for a beginner friendly, pre-traced workshop that will teach you how to paint your beloved pet in watercolor! The workshop is a mix of small group and individualized instruction.

Send your best pet picture to owlfeatherswatercolor@gmail.com and include your name, location, and date of class once registered.

  • All supplies included!

  • Open to all ages able to follow instruction.

  • Bring your own drinks and snacks.

  • Beginner friendly!

  • Paper Size: 9x12in.

Questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out owlfeatherswatercolor@gmail.com | 717-494-2084

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Desert Landscape Watercolor Workshop with Owlfeathers Watercolor
Aug
26

Desert Landscape Watercolor Workshop with Owlfeathers Watercolor

This beginner-friendly watercolor workshop will give you the opportunity to paint a majestic desert landscape! The class will begin with a lesson on the basics of watercolor, followed by instruction on techniques needed paint the scene. The workshop will be a mix of small group and individualized instruction.

  • Open to all ages able to follow instructions.

  • Beginner Friendly.

  • All Supplies Included.

  • Positive and Encouraging

  • BYOB + Snacks

  • Paper Size 9x12

  • Frames available for purchase at event

Questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out owlfeatherswatercolor@gmail.com | 717-494-2084

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Galaxy Watercolor Workshop with Owlfeathers Watercolor
Aug
26

Galaxy Watercolor Workshop with Owlfeathers Watercolor

This beginner-friendly watercolor workshop will give you the opportunity to paint a colorful galaxy! The class will begin with a lesson on the basics of watercolor, followed by instruction on techniques needed paint both the galaxy background and a silhouette foreground. The workshop is a mix of group and individualized one-on-one instruction.

  • Open to all ages able to follow instructions.

  • Beginner Friendly.

  • All Supplies Included.

  • Positive and Encouraging

  • BYOB + Snacks

  • Paper Size: 9x12

  • Frames Available for Purchase

Questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out owlfeatherswatercolor@gmail.com | 717-494-2084

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Art Cafe: A Choose Your Project Art Date
Jun
13

Art Cafe: A Choose Your Project Art Date

Join us for a creative art date!

Bring a friend, a partner, your family, or come on your own and get creative with us at our “choose your project” Art Cafe! We have many projects to choose from!

Here’s how it works:

  1. Reserve your time.

  2. When you get here, order your project off our project menu.

  3. Enjoy 90 minutes in the studio creating!

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School's Out Craft Camp
Jun
5
to Jun 6

School's Out Craft Camp

No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle.

Note: While we will have LOTS of opportunities to move about the studio, this camp is best suited for children who enjoy calmer environments, doing art, and playing games.

Hours are 8:30/9-3 or 8:30/9-5

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Art Cafe: A Choose Your Project Art Date
May
30

Art Cafe: A Choose Your Project Art Date

Join us for a creative art date!

Bring a friend, a partner, your family, or come on your own and get creative with us at our “choose your project” Art Cafe! We have many projects to choose from!

Here’s how it works:

  1. Reserve your time.

  2. When you get here, order your project off our project menu.

  3. Enjoy 90 minutes in the studio creating!

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Eucalyptus Still Life Watercolor Workshop With Owlfeathers Watercolor
May
30

Eucalyptus Still Life Watercolor Workshop With Owlfeathers Watercolor

This beginner-friendly watercolor workshop will give you the opportunity to paint a peaceful eucalyptus cluster in a vase! The class will begin with a lesson on the basics of watercolor, followed by instruction on techniques needed paint your vase. Traceable outlines of vases will be provided so that you can focus on the painting, not drawing. After that, there will be small group lessons on several simple eucalyptus sprigs you can tuck into your vase.

  • Open to all ages able to follow instructions.

  • Beginner Friendly.

  • All Supplies Included.

  • Positive and Encouraging

  • BYOB + Snacks

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Fused Glass Plant Markers with Kimberly Weeks
May
27

Fused Glass Plant Markers with Kimberly Weeks

Workshop Fee: $40

Materials Fee: $30

With Spring comes gardening!  In this hands-on class, learning basic glass skills,  you design your own set of 3 glass Plant Markers with choice of provided base glasses and decorative elements including frit, stringers, and dots.  The instructor will fire your markers off-site, and they will be available for pickup at Happy Go Creative within 10 days. 

No glass experience necessary.

Ages 10 to Adult.

Please wear close-toed shoes.

Limit 12 per session.

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Make Your Own Spring Wreath
May
10

Make Your Own Spring Wreath

Grab your girlfriends, partner, or mom and join us in the studio to make your own Spring Wreath!

We’ll have a variety of supplies for you to make your own customized spring wreath!

This event is adult only. Feel free to BYOB and snacks!

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Art Cafe: A Choose Your Project Art Date
May
9

Art Cafe: A Choose Your Project Art Date

Join us for a creative art date!

Bring a friend, a partner, your family, or come on your own and get creative with us at our “choose your project” Art Cafe! We have many projects to choose from!

Here’s how it works:

  1. Reserve your time.

  2. When you get here, order your project off our project menu.

  3. Enjoy 90 minutes in the studio creating!

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Sourdough 101 and Tasting with The Wholesome Loaf
May
8

Sourdough 101 and Tasting with The Wholesome Loaf

Join Kate, of The Wholesome Loaf, in collaboration with Happy Go Creative to learn all about Sourdough. Participants will learn hands on techniques for feeding a sourdough starter and stretching and shaping sourdough. There will be a sourdough tasting menu and each participant will receive their own starter to take home.

This class will take place at Happy Go Creative (2 Liberty Ave, Carlisle PA) on May 8, 6-8pm.

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Art Cafe: A Choose Your Project Art Date
May
2

Art Cafe: A Choose Your Project Art Date

Join us for a creative art date!

Bring a friend, a partner, your family, or come on your own and get creative with us at our “choose your project” Art Cafe! We have many projects to choose from!

Here’s how it works:

  1. Reserve your time.

  2. When you get here, order your project off our project menu.

  3. Enjoy 90 minutes in the studio creating!

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Meet & Craft for Families Interested In Camp
May
1

Meet & Craft for Families Interested In Camp

Are you interested in our Summer Camp or School’s Out Craft Camp but would like an opportunity to meet Rachel (owner of Happy Go Creative) and see the studio before camp? If so, this Meet & Craft is for you!

Here’s how it works:

  • Choose your time, 5pm or 6pm (I will have a few slots each hour)

  • I’ll have out a few craft options for kids to play while we all chat.

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Cricut For Beginners
Apr
29

Cricut For Beginners

Welcome to Cricut 101! Join us at Happy Go Creative for a fun and informative hands-on event where you'll learn all the basics of using your Cricut machine. Whether you just got your machine out of the box or you want to sharpen your skills, this beginners event is perfect for anyone looking to unleash their creativity. Our instructor will guide you through the ins and outs of Cricut design space, cutting, and more. Get ready to take your crafting skills to the next level! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to master the art of Cricut. See you there!

Bring your machine, mat, weeding tool and device (Phone, iPad, laptop) Please have Design Space downloaded prior to class to allow for class time to be dedicated to creating.


**A limited number of machines will be available for those curious about the Cricut but don't have a machine, yet.

MACHINE FOCUS: Joy, Joy Extra, Explore and Maker. We will not be using older machines using cartridges.

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Acrylic Paint Pouring
Apr
27

Acrylic Paint Pouring

Acrylic Paint Pouring

Come relax with us by making 2 beautiful 8×10 Poured Acrylic Paintings! This is beginner friendly, accessible for adults, teens, and children. We’ll provide everything you need! This class should take about an hour.

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School's Out Craft Camp
Apr
21

School's Out Craft Camp

No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle.

Note: While we will have LOTS of opportunities to move about the studio, this camp is best suited for children who enjoy calmer environments, doing art, and playing games. 

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School's Out Craft Camp
Apr
18

School's Out Craft Camp

No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle.

Note: While we will have LOTS of opportunities to move about the studio, this camp is best suited for children who enjoy calmer environments, doing art, and playing games. 

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School's Out Craft Camp
Apr
17

School's Out Craft Camp

No need to miss a day of work just because school is closed! Send your child to our School’s Out Elementary Craft Camp! We’ll use our creativity with arts and crafts, play games, build friendships, and explore downtown Carlisle.

Note: While we will have LOTS of opportunities to move about the studio, this camp is best suited for children who enjoy calmer environments, doing art, and playing games. 

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Spring Tulips Texture Painting Class – Learn to Paint with Palette Knives!
Apr
13

Spring Tulips Texture Painting Class – Learn to Paint with Palette Knives!

Spring Tulips Texture Painting Class – Learn to Paint with Palette Knives!

Come join us at Happy Go Creative for a fun and interactive painting class where you'll learn how to create beautiful spring tulips using palette knives! This hands-on event will guide you through the process of adding texture to your artwork, giving your tulips a unique and vibrant look. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, this class is perfect for anyone looking to unleash their creativity and learn a new technique. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore your artistic side and create a stunning masterpiece!

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Art Cafe- Choose Your Project Art Date
Apr
12

Art Cafe- Choose Your Project Art Date

Join us for a creative art date!

Bring a friend, a partner, your family, or come on your own and get creative with us at our “choose your project” Art Cafe! We have many projects to choose from!

Here’s how it works:

  • Reserve your time.

  • When you get here, order your project off our our project menu.

  • Enjoy 90 minutes in the studio creating!

Art Cafe registrants will get exclusive perks and discounts at other downtown businesses to round out your night!

A reservation costs $5 and that will be applied to your project cost. Each registrant can enjoy one complimentary cup of tea or hot coco. We have canned non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

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Peeps Earrings With Toast & Co
Apr
10

Peeps Earrings With Toast & Co

Come join Mikayla from Toast and Co. and create your own Peeps earrings! This class is great for ages 10+ and is very beginner friendly! All materials will be provided and all hardware using is hypoallergenic and good for sensitive ears!

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Bunnies & Flowers Watercolor Workshop with Owlfeathers Watercolor
Apr
8

Bunnies & Flowers Watercolor Workshop with Owlfeathers Watercolor

This beginner-friendly watercolor workshop will give you the opportunity to paint a sweet bunny surrounded by spring flowers! The class will begin with a lesson on the basics of watercolor, followed by instruction on techniques needed paint your bunny. Traceable outlines of rabbits will be provided so that you can focus on the painting, not drawing. After that, there will be small group lessons on several simple spring flowers you can paint around your bunny.

  • Open to all ages able to follow instructions.

  • Beginner Friendly.

  • All Supplies Included.

  • Positive and Encouraging

  • BYOB + Snacks

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Make Your Own Shrinky Earrings With Resin
Apr
6

Make Your Own Shrinky Earrings With Resin

Join us for this relaxed earring making class for all ages.

DIY your own earrings using shrink plastic and resin. You can make any design you want- from your own imagination or by tracing our examples.

All skill levels can make fun earrings. We’ll show you how!

Each participant can make 1 pair of earring. You can make additional pairs for $15.

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Art Cafe- Choose Your Project Art Date
Apr
5

Art Cafe- Choose Your Project Art Date

Join us for a creative art date!

Bring a friend, a partner, your family, or come on your own and get creative with us at our “choose your project” Art Cafe! We have many projects to choose from!

Here’s how it works:

  • Reserve your time.

  • When you get here, order your project off our our project menu.

  • Enjoy 90 minutes in the studio creating!

Art Cafe registrants will get exclusive perks and discounts at other downtown businesses to round out your night!

A reservation costs $5 and that will be applied to your project cost. Each registrant can enjoy one complimentary cup of tea or hot coco. We have canned non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

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Abstract Acrylic Workshop
Apr
4

Abstract Acrylic Workshop

Join us in the studio to try your hand at making your own Abstract Acrylic painting! We’ll show you some techniques but you’re also free to do your own thing! You’ll have the opportunity to try out a few ideas before moving to your final piece.

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CRAZY FOR CATS WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP with Hannah from Owlfeathers Watercolor
Mar
27

CRAZY FOR CATS WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP with Hannah from Owlfeathers Watercolor

This beginner-friendly watercolor workshop will give you the opportunity to paint a cat while raising money for a good cause! The class will begin with a lesson on the basics of watercolor, followed by instruction on techniques needed to cats of all colors! Traceable outlines of cats will be provided so that you can focus on the painting, not drawing.

50% of each ticket will be donated to the cats at Double Vision Acres LLC. a local farm known for taking in needy cats from the community. DVA is a popular place to bring children to a petting zoo, host birthday parties and events, and pick up quality meat, produce, and local goods!

Learn more about Double Vision Acres at doublevisionacres.com

Please consider bringing an additional donation of cat food or litter to add to our charitable gift giving!

Open to all ages able to follow instructions. Beginner Friendly. All Supplies Included.

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Sourdough 101 and Tasting with The Wholesome Loaf
Mar
25

Sourdough 101 and Tasting with The Wholesome Loaf

Join Kate, of The Wholesome Loaf, in collaboration with Happy Go Creative to learn all about Sourdough. Participants will learn hands on techniques for feeding a sourdough starter and stretching and shaping sourdough. There will be a sourdough tasting menu and each participant will receive their own starter to take home.

This class will take place at Happy Go Creative (2 Liberty Ave, Carlisle PA) on March 25, 2025 from 6-8PM.

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Are you a creative who is interested in hosting a class in our studio?

Send an email to Rachel@happygocreative.com and let’s chat!